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M4.5 Depth: 96.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 165 km NNE of Hirara, Japan

UTC time: 2025-03-04 20:49:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 165 km NNE of Hirara, Japan on March 4, 2025 at 20:49 UTC. At around 97 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
96.9 km
UTC time
2025-03-04 20:49:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
26.17140, 125.97610

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 96.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 96.9 km
Intermediate
96.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 293 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 417 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 457 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan

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